The pregnant actress, who plays EastEnders’ Lauren Branning, was pictured with her daughter Ella while having a “cute moment”.

However, the 25-year-old said she wanted to show her 1.2 million Instagram followers that she was just like all the other mums out there.

Following days of feeling unwell, Jacqueline admitted she started to feel worse because she looked “so bad” in the selfie.

The television regular was soon inundated with praise from fellow users, who loved her honesty in the candid upload.

Jacqueline captioned it: “As a mother, I barely have time to put make-up on or wear a cute outfit without rushing here, there and everywhere and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

The brunette beauty continued: “This is me, poorly, sleepy, pregnant and make-up free this morning! I took a photo because me and Ella were having a cute moment reading a book together and then looked at the photo and thought holy moly poor me!

“One of them ones where you feel even more unwell cos you look so bad, but I like the fact I can post and make others feel better…

“To let people realise that we all feel ugly and low sometimes!”(sic)

Jacqueline went on to urge mothers to continue taking photos so that the memories will be there forever.

She added: “Hopefully I look a bit more presentable tomorrow – sorry guys! Me and my darling love a cuddle in the morning.”

The BBC favourite’s remarks came just hours after she gushed about her little companion, as she approached her third birthday on Thursday.

Picturing her holding a My Little Pony cake, Ella beamed at the camera while clad in a furry jacket and a checked skirt.

Jacqueline revealed: “Ella is going to school today and bringing in come cupcakes and a birthday cake for all of her friends – she’s the cutest little thing in the world.

“… I love her to bits and cannot quite believe she’s gonna be three! Also all the mums and dads out there, why is it so much harder two turning three?”

Jacqueline also stated: “My goodness me I canny cope! I know I love to post a pic or two of Ella and it might annoy some of you! So sorry! Hope everyone has the best week ever!”(sic)